Obituaries

Aug 14, 2017

Born February 25, 1948 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He left this earth for eternity on August 14, 2017 in Gilroy, CA. He was the youngest of 11 children to George and Lucille Hale.

Leonard was a kind, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He graduated from Molalla Union High School in 1966, where he was Senior...

Aug 13, 2017

Ignacio Arellano passed away on 08/13/2017. Visitation will be held Friday, 08/18/2017 from 2 PM - 9 PM with a Vigil Service starting at 6:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 08/19/2017 at 12 noon at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by burial at Saint Mary Cemetery.

Aug 13, 2017

Sharon Saldivia passed away at Saint Louise Regional Hospital on August 13, 2017. A family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Jessica Saldivia at "you caring compassionate crowd funding" website.

Aug 13, 2017

June, 88, Gilroy, passed from this life suddenly on Sunday August 13 th .  She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold Packard and grandson Keith Packard.   She leaves behind her five children: Karen Christopher (Don), Cindy Gallo, Gary Packard (Yo), Chris Packard and Scherrie Taylor (Rick); her loving grandchildren Erica Trinchero (Gerad), Vince Rizzi...

Aug 13, 2017

Diego, 77, Gilroy, passed away on August 13, 2017.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:00 to 9:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  A Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery....

Aug 12, 2017

Thomas Anthony Lewis, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 12, 2017 in Gilroy.

He is survived in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Joanie; their two sons Rick (Loreal) and Randy (Annette).  He leaves behind his grandchildren Jonathon, Brianna, Anthony and Jacob, as well as many nieces and cousins.

Tom was born October...

Aug 9, 2017

Carolyn LaVon Schell passed away at her home in Gilroy, Calfornia on August 9, 2017. Carolyn was born to Lloyd and LaVon Adkins on February 14, 1944 in  Grinnell, Iowa. Lloyd was serving in World War II, so Carolyn did not meet her dad until she was 22 months old.

The family relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana...

Aug 8, 2017

Fred Schulze, resident of San Martin.

Fred Schulze passed away peacefully on August 8th at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Renate, son Frank, daughter Diane, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

At age 11, he played the accordion in his hometown of Uelzen, Germany and at the age of 17...

Aug 5, 2017

Jose, 21, Gilroy, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017.   Visitation will begin on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Vigil service will be that evening at 6:00 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Burial will be in Culiacan,...

Aug 3, 2017

Herminia Lara of Gilroy California passed away peacefully on August 3rd 2017 in Modesto California. She was born in Big Wells Texas on April 25th 1923 daughter of the late Leonardo and Rebecca Alfaro. She preceded in death by her loving husband Nicolas Lara Sr. and her 2 sons Nick Lara Jr. and Oscar Lara. She was survived by...

Aug 1, 2017

Reena Pankaj Oza was born in the loving home of Kantilal Kalidas Trivedi and Kailasgauri on December 1 st , 1945 and "Vaikundh Vassi" (Join with abode of Lord Krishna) on August 1 st , 2017.

Born in Mehmedabad, India, she lived in Bombay then moved to Ahmedabad, the hometown of her late husband, Dr. Pankaj Oza....

Aug 1, 2017

Josephine, 88, Gilroy passed away on August 1, 2017.  She is survived by her children; Alice Garcia, Herman Corella, Pete Corella, Margaret Corella, Paul Silva, Simon Silva and her stepson; Victor Silva.

She is also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her sons; Phillip Corella and Albert Johnny...

Jul 29, 2017

Ralph Boyce, age 92, passed peacefully at home in Stockton, CA, on Saturday, July 29, 2017.  Born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. His was a long life, well lived.

A lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes; his greatest loves were his wife of 72 years, Florence Ellen Boyce (Wardwell), and family.

Ralph...

Jul 29, 2017

Carolyn Noel Anderson passed away on July 29, 2017. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Jul 28, 2017

Josie Villa, age 76, passed away on July 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving childred Victor (Katherine) Villa, Diane Villa, dearest granddaughters Elaine Farias, Katrina (Brandon) Garcia, and Serena Villa.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose Villa, son Jose Luis Villa, mother Mary Portello, and sister Jenny Caloca.

Her...

Jul 27, 2017

Marvin G. Anderson passed away peacefully in his home on July 27th surrounded by his loving family, cherished friends, and devoted caregivers. He was 72 years young. Marvin was born in San Jose, CA, on May 17, 1945, attended Andrew Hill High School, and Los Angeles Chiropractic College. He moved to Gilroy with his wife and young children in 1972....

Jul 26, 2017

Born in the District of Columbia, and raised in Ruther Glen, Virginia.  Father to two daughters, and beloved grandfather of three grandchildren.  He served in the Air Force as an airplane mechanic, which put him on the path to becoming a pilot.

Flying airplanes is what Charlie loved the most, and what he always wanted to share...

Jul 26, 2017

Chien-Wei Ku, age 50, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2017. Chapel Gathering will be Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home

Jul 26, 2017

Dora Mendoza of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully on July 26, 2017. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of the late Raymond and Marty Salas. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raul M. Mendoza of Gilroy, whom she said was the "best thing that ever happened to me ." She...